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Laporta talks Griezmann’s Barcelona future amid exit rumors

Barcelona president Joan Laporta offered an update on Antoine Griezmann’s future on Thursday amid speculation the club is looking to sell the Frenchman this summer.

There has been intense speculation recently that Griezmann will be offloaded to make room for Lionel Messi’s new contract.

A return to former club Atletico Madrid has been rumored, and Laporta spoke about the World Cup winner at Memphis Depay’s unveiling.

“Griezmann is a Barca player, he has a contract with the club until 2024 and unless circumstances change, we are counting on him,” he said.

“There have been some movements on the market and we can’t deny that there’s been interest in him.